Private Boat Charters in the Bahamas: The 7 Best Hulls

1.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $439Our pick

Leave Paradise Island at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour Aqua Shores powerboat trip into the Exumas. With a group of up to 16, you’ll visit Allen’s Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay. Captains such as Rico, Ron, Emilio, and Milio may lead the day, with lunch, beer, water, and snacks included.

“Excellent Service. Very attentive and helpful. My family and I had so much fun. They gave us enough time to do and enjoy every stop.”

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2.Original Exuma Powerboat Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $328

Ride from Nassau to Allen’s Cay and private Ship Channel Cay with a local crew. Feed endangered rock iguanas, swim near stingrays, watch a shark presentation, meet swimming pigs, snorkel the reef, and enjoy conch salad, buffet lunch, and an open bar. The day lasts about nine hours.

“My daughter and I had an amazing day! It was our only excursion during our trip to Nassau...very beautiful and fun filled. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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3.4 hours 34ft Day Dream Private Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Set out from Nassau Yacht Haven aboard the 34ft Day Dream with Captain Justin and crew. You can shape the four-hour trip around reef or deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, beach time, or a mix of all three. Tackle, bait, snorkel sets, and drinks are included, and the private format keeps the day flexible for your group.

“We had the best time! Was patient, kind, educational, and adapted to everything we wanted during our time.”

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4.Self-Drive Speedboat Ride and Pig Swimming Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $120Best value

Take the wheel of a two-person speedboat from Nassau to Anthol Island, where you can feed and swim with ocean pigs, snorkel, and ride a banana boat. English, French, and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10. Early departures offer the best chance of enjoying the beach before larger boats arrive.

“Driving the speed boat ourselves was fabulous , the island was beautiful and the pigs really cute . A fab trip and totally recommend”

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5.4 hours 38ft Reel Dreams Private Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews

You get a private 38-foot boat for up to six people, a professional captain, fishing and snorkeling gear, bait, ice, and bottled water. Choose a morning or afternoon start, then shape the four-hour trip around deep-sea fishing, light-tackle fishing, swimming, snorkeling, or a beach stop at Rose Island. The boat leaves from Nassau Yacht Haven and returns there.

“My wife and I with three kids 12, 10, and 8 booked this excursion in Nassau. We were on a cruise ship and this was our excursion for the port of Nassau. The taxi to the meeting point was 25 dollars each way and the only ride was 7-10 minutRead more”

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6.Exuma Powerboat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 8 hours · from $328

Travel by 60-foot powerboat from Nassau to Ship Channel Cay, a private island in the northern Exumas. You will feed pigs, iguanas, stingrays, and sharks, enjoy a fresh buffet lunch and open bar, and watch a lively conch salad demonstration. The English-speaking crew handles the day’s activities.

“Only issue was we were told to arrive at 8.00 am 1/2 before check-in had to wait until 9.15 to leave. There were people arriving right up to when we left. Other than that the experience was 5* the fast speed boat, the interaction with the iguanas, pigs, sting rays and sharks was unbelievable! They private island and hospitality was again exemplary ! The buffet food was really good with plenty of choice. Would definitely recommend”

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7.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Take a private 34-foot center-console boat from Paradise Island with a local captain and crew. Captain Willy, Calvin, or Roscoe may guide your day toward coral reefs, beaches, Gilligan’s Island, fishing spots, or Rose Island’s Footprints Beach Bar. Snorkel and fishing gear, bottled water, and an ice cooler are included.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable day with Born Free Charters aboard their 34-foot center console! Captain Willy and First Mate Calvin were the perfect crew—knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an Read more”

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